MDCAT Biology MCQ #18

During the penetration stage of a T4 bacteriophage infection, which enzyme is released to weaken the bacterial cell wall?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #18

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the penetration stage of a T4 bacteriophage infection, which enzyme is released to weaken the bacterial cell wall?

    • A) Protease
    • B) Lipase
    • C) Amylase
    • D) Lysozyme

    Answer: Lysozyme

    Explanation: Lysozyme digests the bacterial peptidoglycan wall. Penicillin is an antibiotic that inhibits wall synthesis but is not produced by viruses.